Eurasian Excursions
[T M Hoffman, Ed Durbrow, Reo Shimada, Sakiko Aruga]

Classical, folk and popular music of India, Europe and America

An evening of time and space travel featuring pan-Eurasian instrumentation in medieval, classical, and contemporary music of Asia and Europe. Items from classical music traditions of Italy, the British Isles, India and Japan will give way to medieval encounters uniting the essence of South Asia, the Middle East and Europe in melodies and rhythms shared by all and finally lead us into the 21st century with contemporary standards and improvisational excursions featuring the instruments and voices of Japan, India and the Americas.

Music selections will include North Indian classical vocal and instrumental items, Renaissance and Baroque lute music, American popular & jazz items and much more!

Join T. M. Hoffman, Ed Durbrow, Reo Shimada and Sakiko Aruga as they create a lush soundscape with Japanese, Indian and European instruments. The rhythm section will be available for dancing and co-performance by guests!